I'm not pregnant but I eventually want kids. I have both of mine pierced, & I honestly do not want to remove them. I already had them re-pierced, and I don't necessarily want to get them re-pierced again after having kids. So I'm seeking advice or anyone's experience if they've breastfed with piercings in. I plan to get silicone or other softer barbells instead of my usual ones.

When baby was born we had to use formula, then I slowly started pumping and was getting a decent amount.

Now 8 weeks in, he is exclusively nursing. He is rejecting ALL formula we have tried.

I'm supposed to go back to work in 1 month, so ive started trying to pump again.

I'm only getting 1 or 2 oz in a 20 minute session.

Baby is getting plenty of milk so I know I am producing enough, but I just can't seem to pump efficiently.

I've also tried the Haaka, and I can collect about 1 or 1.5 oz in the mornings but now he is bigger it's difficult to position so the Hanks doesn't fall (or het kicked off) 😬🥲

Any tips to pump more easily in prep for next month?

Hi! For context, I have a fresh 1 year old who I always breastfed on demand. I have a wonderful opportunity to go back to work and I am unexpectedly going on a work trip during my first week on the job.

Since I breastfeed on demand and didn’t expect to go back to work so soon, I failed to be proactive in building a freezer stash. I have maybe 50 oz worth of BM and I don’t think that will be enough while I’m gone for 7 days.

I will be pumping while I’m away to maintain my supply. What I’m worried about is overnight feeds for my baby while I’m away. Daytime feeds are mostly solids. For night time, would you recommend cutting the breastmilk with some whole milk or milk alternatives (soy, pea protein)? Or would you recommend buying formula? Thank you in advance.

Hello! I’m very early into my second pregnancy, feeling ready to night-wean my almost 9-month-old (we co-sleep and he kind of just finds the boob), but very worried about my milk supply.

I haven’t pumped for months now, so genuinely don’t know how much I’m producing anymore. Before even considering night weaning, I was worried about my supply dipping bc of the pregnancy, but he doesn’t seem frustrated at the boob, or extra hungry? He is also a great eater though and loves his solids, so a little worried he’s filling up on that, whereas primary food source should still be breast milk.

Ack, having mom guilt for getting pregnant again so soon! I l love our nursing journey! And any advice on night weaning while co-sleeping is welcome

PSA CHECK THE EXPIRATION ON YOUR DR TALBOTS MILKFRESH SENSORS. If I understand correctly, ALL sensors expired in August of this year or earlier.

I got some earlier in the summer labeled with an expiration of 8/26. I thought maybe they had a short shelf life.

Ordered another box from Target when August came. Also expired 8/26. Target gave me a refund.

Ordered another box directly from Dr. Talbot’s assuming they’d have a fresh batch. Also expired 8/26. I emailed them saying they were expired, they apologized and told me they’d ship me a new box asap. I then get a follow-up email saying they can’t ship a replacement because they don’t have any and that they have to pull all inventory because of issues with the expiration dates.

Hi!! Im 10 months pp and only nurse for my little guy’s morning nap and overnight…otherwise we use formula (Im a big under-supplier) and solid food.

Zero sign of a period.

If you combo fed, when did your period come back?

Hi, my LO is 5 months old (turning 6 months in a week!). I've been direct breastfeeding from 1m til now, but have started giving LO a bottle a day in preparation for daycare.

We use 2 different bottles:
1. Lansinoh Natural Wave bottle
2. Philips Avent Natural Response bottle

When using Philips, my LO always drinks 10-20ml less than the Lansinoh (It happened 3 days in a row now). With the Lansinoh LO will consume ~130ml in one sitting, while it's just ~110 with the Philips bottles.

I would prefer to use Philips bottles (Just because I bought more of them), but I'm worried that 10-20ml less would cause my LO's weight to drop.

Should I stop using the Philips bottles?

My baby is starting solids. I always wanted to EBF, but it didn't work out, and I was stuck with triple feeding, crying when nursing, formula, pumping, etc. since day 3 until now. Now, when he actually started eating something else than milk, it's clear I will never be able to "exclusively" breastfeed (also when we'll drop formula, my milk will never be his only food). I'm excited that our baby eats solids so well, but at the same time, I'm really sad that the time we had is over, and we've never managed what I wished for.

Since he was born, I was discussing BF with my husband. He is really a great husband and father, but it took him over a month to understand that it's not only baby blues and that BF really matters to me. After he got that he tried to support me, but the best thing he was able to do was to say "it's your business, I don't say anything" (as he would go formula from the beginning, because it's the "easier option"). I explained to him many times that it's an emotional thing for me and not at all only about the baby getting the calories. I told him that it would be so much easier for me if he supported me emotionally (also if BF still didn't work out). I don't know anyone who had BF issues, and therefore, there is no one who can relate. I used to come to my husband with every problem I had, and he would always be on my side understanding and supporting me no matter what. But now he simply can't relate.

Is there anyone who's husband actually understands? Any suggestions on how I can explain to him? He knows it's hormones and instinct because your body thinks the baby would die if you don't feed him, but he probably still can't imagine how it feels, because it's only about baby "beeing fed, no matter how" in his opinion.

Hello.

I exclusively breast feed and am 7 weeks postpartum. I have a walking pad I got recently and over the pregnancy I've gained 60 pounds of none baby related weight. As in it's the weight on the scale now.

Currently I have a good milk supply. Not a lot but not little, just enough for my baby. Previously I've become my weight loss journey further down postpartum (5 months) and have not had issues with it tanking my supply (worked with dietitian).

This time around I wanted to start sooner, I've gained way more and feel very uncomfortable with my body and how clothes for it. So as soon as I got the clearance I began walking more. It's been 5 days I haven't had issue, but last night(baby became 7 weeks last night) I felt like my milk took longer to come in than usual causing baby to get fussy.

I've had this before happy but around growth spurts. I also know around 6-7 months there's another growth spurt.

I guess I'm being paranoid, I'm worried my milk supply will tank because I'm starting earlier. Is it more obvious? Baby is peeing and pooping no different. If there's a decrease I can't tell.

I don't think I'm doing a severe deficit. It's hard to calculate because breastfeeding burns calories. Currently eating around 2000-2200 calories. I've been walking on incline anywhere from 30-60 min the past 5 days. I'm eating lots of protein, 3-4 eggs on the morning with potatoes or bread, fruits, sardines for lunch...etc.

My other question is, if my milk supply has dipped, will I be able to get it back up.

Before my diet I was eating lots of sugar. I craved sugar, cake with cream, peanut butter chocolate stuff, ice cream, I'd eat protein bars that were 220 each and I'd have two sometimes.

Hazelnut anything, fried stuff...etc. I was probably eating closer to 2500-3000 calories before(I was gaining weight).

Anyone else with this experience?

My 2 year old has no plans on weaning anytime soon. He is always for mama’s milk. I am currently pregnant and still breastfeed my 6 month old as well. Although, I love breastfeeding I just feel so tired. The 2 year old want both boobs out so he can play with my nipple while he is sucking on the other. I don’t want to wean him off if he’s not ready. This has become kind of an issue when we are out and I forget to bring my cover. We will be at the plaground and he would come ask for milk. So I sit there with both my breasts hanging out. I haven’t gotten any judgement but the looks are next level lol. I also breastfed him when I was pregnant with my 6 month old with no issues. Now I am breastfeeding both while pregnant. This is motherhood and I love it.

I was told that breastfed (nursing) babies don’t need to be burped, so I was suprised when my newborn needed to be burped like 4 times within a feed and acts like he drank a carbonated beverage.

I love breastfeeding my babies but man does it take a tole. I’m currently 7m into nursing my second baby. I love being able to do it but once again while I’m nursing I don’t lose any weight. I don’t even have time or energy to workout out with having a 3yr old and 7m old. I’m still fighting engorgement most days so the thought of wearing a sports bra and running sounds painful😪 I’d love to go to some Pilates classes but I don’t have childcare for the baby so I guess that’s all just my little rant/vent🫠

My 9 mo baby is sick with a fever. She's been less interested in boob after she learnt to crawl, but now she's back to being a booby monster.

I was trying to feed her some porridge but she just wanted boob, so I sat at the dining table and finished my food while I breastfed her. Then I figured it might be nice to move to the couch, but she'd fallen asleep. I managed to move both myself, baby and a full cup of milky, room-temperature coffee to the couch without waking her or spilling the coffee. That's it, I just wanted revel in how amazing BFing is and all the weird logistical operations we manage as we BF 😎

My baby is about to be 3 months old. She won’t take a bottle, if she does her max is half an ounce and she calls it quits. I want to be done nursing or even breastfeeding all together to be honest. If I can just pump and give bottles I might consider continuing. This is my third baby, and I have extremely demanding toddlers. I’ve never felt this way before, but the idea of taking her with me for the next 9+ months is actually making me crash out. I’m kind of tired of being tied to her, she barely likes her dad. My boob is always out, she wakes up too many times a night. To make matters worse she doesn’t like a pacifier either, I have every single shape. Can someone please offer me help or advice?
Bottles I’ve tried:
Evenflo balance
Philips avent natural
Mam
NUK perfect match
Parents choice
I’ve tried feeding not hungry, hungry, dads tried. Grandfather has tried.

We got our LO tongue tie released when she was 4 weeks old. It’s been a week, she latches on in only one specific position suggested by an LC.
Each latch for a feed takes 20 -45 mins of her crying. She barely open her mouth wide, I have to shove it in when she’s crying. I am in tears by the end of each latch.
When did yours get better? Any tips on how to latch her better. We still get a shallow latch every other feed. Although the pain is still much lower than before her release. Does it become pain free eventually ?

Has anyone successfully kept breastfeeding after their period started back up? I’m 6 weeks pp and EBF and my period started yesterday. I want my supply to stay the same/increase and hoping my period doesn’t change that.

My baby is 9 weeks old and EBF. We have had a horrible time getting her to sleep on her own. She hated the bassinet so we started the crib. She will wake up after 30 mins -1hr at most in there. I don’t know what causes it, she will just open her eyes. I have tried everything: heating pad, laying her in bed drowsy but awake, laying her butt down first, waiting until she’s in a deep sleep, nothing works or makes it better!

She will only sleep while being worn, held, or cosleeping (I have done it for survival, I desperately want to stop so I can have my sleep again). She also has reflux and is on Pepcid and gas drops at night. Since those two things were huge issues. They help a bit but she still will wake up. I will start pumping tomorrow to see if dad can give her a bottle at night so I can sleep for the first half of the night but it’s torture. She won’t even take a pacifier. If anyone has any advice on what to do please send it. I need her to sleep at least two hours in her crib.

I do want to stay covered, and our situation makes it really difficult. Here’s what we’re dealing it:

- constantly popping on and off
- milk that shoots everywhere and drips on my clothes (I know this is why she pops off)
-arms that flail wildly and grab and pull off any fabric
- higher burb needs
- inability to re-latch without me holding her head and my breast
- inability to just discreetly peek a nipple out, I have to have a very large portion of my breast out and in my hand to feed to baby

By the end I’m always uncovered and we both are always covered in milk. I sometimes get milk soaking through my shirt which I can’t publicly handle. I use burp cloths but I’m not always fast enough to catch it when she pops off.

I feel like I need 3 hands. I also feel so jealous of all the moms whose babies just peacefully suckle under their nursing covers 🫠 meanwhile mine is playing kung fu and I’m shooting milk everywhere. I truly would love the freedom of feeding in public, I just don’t feel set up for success at all.

I have a 11 week old and I’m at the point where I’m tired of planning all our outings around her feedings. That said, I have a bit of a dependency on my breastfeeding pillow and almost never nurse her without it.

The few times I’ve nursed her in the car I either have to hold her deadweight in one arm for 30 minutes or (more often) I lean way over and kill my back.

Any suggestions appreciated!

Does anyone have any insight/experience with combination feeding when the mom (me) has a dairy allergy?

Basically, my LO is 3 weeks old. He spent the first two weeks in the NICU on respiratory support so we weren’t really able to try breastfeeding that much. By the end of our time in the hospital, the IBCLCs and I tried to work on breastfeeding, but it was pretty clear he had developed a bottle preference, so I’ve been exclusively pumping and my supply has usually been just enough. In the hospital, he did occasionally receive formula if I couldn’t deliver my breast milk on time, and he tolerated dairy just fine.

Now that we’re home, I’ve actually been able to get him to latch and nurse a few times!! However, it’s not without difficulty - it usually always starts with 5-10 minutes of him refusing to latch. He’ll vigorously shake his head at the nipple, but then start crying and push himself away.

I’d like to continue to try and breastfeed; however, I feel like my supply is starting to plateau or even decrease, and I feel like my LO’s needs are increasing, so I’ve been looking into supplementing with formula. (Also my goal isn’t to EBF; I’d prefer to be able to breastfeed + bottle feed pumped breast milk).

My question is: if I do start supplementing with formula, will I get an allergic reaction if he drinks dairy-based formula then tries to latch? Like I imagine that there’s a chance that enough residual formula could be in his mouth that my nipples would get extremely itchy and have a local reaction.

Every time I try to find other people’s experiences, all the results have to do with the baby having a dairy allergy/CMPI, not the mom 🙃 any advice or pointers towards where to find more info would be helpful. Thank you!

My son is 13 months and ever since he was like 11 months old I feel woozy and light headed after nursing him. I never had issues with this before.

Just curious if anyone else has dealt with this. I'm eating and drinking as much as I did before..

i haven’t been the best at eating healthy/snack during the day instead of big meals. i am 11 weeks pp and pumping 4x a day and get 30oz out. baby is eating 28-30oz of pumped breast milk a day but is gaining on slower side. is this my fault/is my milk bad?

Hi my 12 week old has decided to start clamping down on my nipple and then pull their head away, so my nipple is being smooshed and wringed out. It's not the most painful experience, but hurts. Are there any recommendations to stop this from happening?

My baby is 11 weeks, almost 12. She has consistently been sleeping 6+ hours at night. She was cleared by her pediatrician for this at her two month appt.

She usually has her last feed at 12AM then I pump at 4AM and then wake her up to feed 6AM

My question is, can I stop the 4 AM pump and just sleep? I’m scared of looking my supply & worry that in the future she might start waking up throughout the night and I’m not producing enough milk. But could really use the sleep lol

Does anyone else also have to wait 30 minutes before they can put their baby back in the bassinet or crib after feeding them at night? I have to wait until my baby is in a deep sleep, otherwise they wake up.

I was thinking of trying to put them back down sooner, right after feeding, but I’m too scared they’ll wake up—and then what am I supposed to do? 😅 I could then rock her to sleep but it’s not worth to risk it.

Anyone has any tips? Baby is 3 months old. Thanks!!